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recorded and used against you say human rights activists in britain fighting an increasing number of surveillance cameras now to be installed in every taxi at oxford authorities insist the risk of intrusion is acceptable compared to the public safety packets next we go shopping for a fur tree or as they call it in russia bringing you our best selection of the capital's new year's eve activities and festivities moscow out coming. hello welcome merry christmas. to the christmas

holiday it's a long. but still some people everything. including that one. the good old. tree. and the new year. this happens much as christmas in the country's most widely celebrated. christmas. as a more important holiday and as the day when. it was sure. to go. christmas day. soul. expect. christmas.

tree the choice. online companies shops. like this one. when it comes to choosing a christmas tree as it's called in russia people are increasingly divided between those who opt for comedians. and. the. much cheaper i could be wheeled out of the year and doesn't drop needles on the floor. from artificial trees are in fact dangerous be used to decorate streets offices but not when you play such a train it might release some dangerous chemicals while authentic pine in furniture is produced natural antibacterial substances which can help. trees if growing especially for christmas environmentally friendly choosing a tree can be

a great fun family occasion coming in all shapes and sizes no two real ones are of the same the problem now is transporting it back home in great workouts and then comes the fun part the decoration. time for christmas shopping now and there are hundreds of last minute places to shop in moscow for markets to discount stores all price ranges covered however if you want a grand christmas experience take a look at this next location the department store. the spectacular fountain centerpiece has been covered by huge model of a christmas carousel the cherry on top of the cake is a gigantic slide which children of all ages can enjoy. everywhere you look all decorations christmas trees impressive garlands festive

silhouettes and sparkling lights. well talk about the makeup of this place that's felt sick in the run up to christmas and the spirit of a good ascetic all the all the stops we got in the decorations this year situated right next to red square it was the best place to get into the festive mood all simply the watch there's even a christmas band if you. d.c. band members dress in a typical because shoes that represent the russian father christmas rose playing out soviet russian and international christmas hits he creates a wonderful atmosphere and visual feast to shop as he tosses by. ways of all game who perform music from various countries here at groom to create

a special festive atmosphere for all shoppers we want to wish everyone happiness health and wealth in the new year. is certainly one of the most glamorous stores in russia what else can you expect from a mall that stands right next to the kremlin known for its expensive shops this year a display of decorated trees the source of being set up the she's been designed by luxury a popular brand such as christian dior at a mass of quito is very interesting how i first of all women can look so different there are some great designs here. shopping for the ones you love is a great thrill over malls for your wallets. bags in hand i'm full of the festive mood moscow during the holiday season never fails to impress if it's a real winter wonderland experience he was case is the place to calm. moving on and what major piece of activities are occasions i was mentioning in the

russian capital. one of the most sought after productions in the country is the performance of the not kaka ballet at the bolshoi theatre. britain at the end of the nineteenth century by the outstanding wishing composer go to tchaikovsky the ballet has been performed in the bolshoi stage for decades tickets for the show on the as eve are sold out months in advance and prices on the black market could be as high as thousands of dollars a true new year's treat. for those who are not looking to get to the thirty first december there is another quite popular way into the new year. in fact celebrating the holiday with family and friends at home is a widely followed tradition in russia several hours before the clock strikes midnight people start creating various dishes with salad being among the highlights the president addresses the nation on t.v. everyone raises a glass of champagne and makes a wish. charms. while

some prefer to watch the fireworks in celebrations on and others prefer to moscow's red square finish thousands of excited muscovites tourists and this is it's happening location to meet in. the heart of the russian capital. there are various films around the world that have become associated with the festive season in russia is the romantic nineteen seventy five comedy called the states or in show your buff titled yes. it's based on the similarity of houses in the soviet times many people across the country lived in similar blocks main character travels from moscow to st petersburg by mistake. just like the sound of music in the west millions of russians watched this film on new year's eve after decades. of rioting at our final location ever changing restaurant scene is busy throughout

the whole year it's clear things are certainly stepped up to the various holiday periods special nights best events celebrity gatherings elite parties and decorations. and at the top. a new restaurant called white rabbit aims to be the highest flier in the new restaurants that have taken to the skies. you know one thing i love about living in a swanky developing restaurants and seriously is now one of the best in the world and over the past six years that i've lived here a whole range of spectacular eateries have opened close and now seems that many of them are battling it out against each other to become the highest most glamorous entire city. views of the capitol skyline offering incredible images of highrises. impressive to say the least. views of course sky high prices but it's

christmas. celebrate in the restaurants casual atmosphere. at home. is the ideal. christmas. turkey. it's very tasty an aromatic served. with cheesy cream crunchy parsley and white truffle oil. is not publicly celebrated in the twentieth century but now with the festivities of fifty. it's clear the whole country is. huge. and whether you rejoice in a christmas merry. capital is one of the leading cultural hot spots in the world

but always a fantastic choice of events and attractions the experience. christmas in moscow the since an. incredible. fortunately that's that's how we have left on this week's program i'll see you again at the same time next week. good bye a very merry christmas. culture is that so much given to each musician her find her at the market with the american

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taxi authorities insist the risk of intrusion is acceptable compared to the public safety benefit. more coming your way in about a quarter hour but first kate's up with sports stay with us. hello and thank you for joining me and here are the latest sports headlines football focus manager andre village well as praises john terry of the chelsea captain put his racism charge to one side in the blues one one draw at tottenham. while the legendary dream is a russian pole vaulter yelena isinbayeva target and historic third limping gold at next summer's london games. and top ambitions the russian women's basketball team begin their preparations targeting an amazing gold after three european crowns. but first football and chelsea manager on the table as well as has praised his

captain john terry after the center half let the blues to a one one draw at tottenham on thursday night the match came just twenty four hours after the thirty one year old had been charged with racially abusing q.p.r. defend anton ferdinand the england skipper would appear in court on february the first of the remarks he allegedly made in the blues one old defeat at q.p.r. the tale of the twenty third known despite this the last but i still selected his counsel for the game on thursday spurs took an eight minute lead three emmanuel adebayor all but a quarter of an hour later the visitors levelled thanks to daniel sturridge one wonders how it finished tottenham stay third in the table nine points adrift of the top of the game in hand chelsea remain fourth two points further behind with praise terry's commitment well how do you read that nor did his side season so far. it's performances have increased since the incident happened but there's the player commitment is there in the woods and his quality and i want is never in doubt so on

him he's completely focused because his. performances have not dropped a single without a great start six thirty four points russia to stage a season is incredible charlie illusion the first two games so we're going great liverpool believe it or. due to be choice. going to be very close well meanwhile liverpool manager kenny dalglish has also stood by his players the team have been criticized for wearing t. shirts depicting teammate luis suarez before the reds goalless draw a wigan on wednesday as far as did play in that match while the twenty four year old here acquired is set to appeal against an eight match ban and a sixty two thousand dollars fine after being found guilty by the football association of racially abusing manchester united's patrice evra on october the fifteenth the players also issued a statement strongly condemning the f.a. action. i don't think the club. promoted to get any further detail than what they

have done in the in their statement which can of course to anybody any trouble. within the police of cause any trouble with a few. by their statement or by their support of the teacher. meanwhile on monday which is boxing day in england chelsea are again in action in the first of eight matches hosting following in the west london darby aim to keep up the pressure on the top four as they take on the struggling involves second bottom bolton face newcastle haven't won six liverpool welcome embattled steve keen's rock bottom blackburn manchester united second missing nine injured players take on third bottom wigan leaders manchester city go to west brom and start his aston villa in the middle and they want some the lowest now one of two out of three under latino they'll take on everton who had to bring in a striker when you join your transfer window open it's. true if you try to go

forward and you know i would certainly want to bitch. because we know we want a little bit short so if we could do not that it would help us if we do it will keep going and a quick look at the top half of the table sees newcastle lying sevenths montoya is one of us highest birds put on our winner since november the fifth. aim to end that run of bolton on monday and the manager says his team's dip in form is just a blip. that just happens in the premier league of these periods where teams in form and things like you feel like things are going against you. but you know we've got to be mentally strong and if we just do what we do. we do it well then we should win this going on meanwhile in spain barcelona have greased into the last sixteen of the copper del ray after a nine mil home demolition of thirty of us with outlets to go through a ten year old i guess balance they also went through with a foreigner when they cared if athletic and madrid have signed

a form of it feel the theory goes to me only as a new coach not a foreign gaudio man signed the following thursday shock coffer exit two thirty our best bet a forty one year old argentinian takes on just. etan's coaching role in five years at ago had struggled since selling strike this is where joe and diego for land and are tenth in the league are four points off the drop saying. possible and that and following this summer study european trance the russian women's team have started their first training camp as they target their maiden olympic gold and next summer's games russia qualify for london twenty twelve by winning this year's european championships in poland in july and while the team has a tournament leading three continental golds they've only managed to bronze medals in three olympic appearances coach body psychologically has a mixture of proven stars and up and coming talents to choose from a twenty five year old shooting. up is in the running for the european player of

the year as its veterans and the bonobo while the russians are expected to take at least another bronze in london. we dream about. the gold medals. and in the meantime russian pole vaulter you léna is in by over is also preparing for the london games the twenty nine year old aims to become the first female track and field athletes to win three straight olympic gold and a legend in her sport she says a world record at the two thousand and four olympics in athens and then became the first woman to k the five metre mark of the beijing games four years later but since that achievement the russians form has dipped although bishan hasn't wavered in via has been training hard in her adopted home of monte carlo and he's going all out for that historic third gold in them. there she do it i knew that if i became the first woman to jump moderns five meters then i would be making athletics

history i will always be remembered for that she learned all of the other women who managed to do this will always be number two to a certain degree and being the first in sports is always good and i'm really happy that my name is forever in the history of the track and for this and i choose this i don't consider myself to be a living legend you know female track and field after it has managed to become an individualist champion and if we succeed in this this is my go and do i want to become a legend by sticking with the i stuck in our atlanta star alexei coverly of return to action on thursday night for the first time in three months following an injury buts while he's been out of the former n.h.l. great was busy teaching children and supporting a charity that's close to his heart but on closer at reports. fifth nine hundred ninety four stanley cup winner and one thousand nine hundred sewell in pic champion alex ache of an elf has spent almost his entire career in the n.h.l. following eighteen seasons across the atlantic the thirty eight year old right wing

signs at city year deal with moscow region's auckland's last summer but away from the club makes sure he has his talent to help future generations of players it's exciting for the kids because you always put the stuff in the deposition when you're their age and they never had a chance to weigh in on had a chance stayed with it with a some superstar or a lot of the plug a player. but they have the chance and a lot of a lot of players by the common good to counsel the comp through practices and school the kids for which is it's exciting for them and i know how they feel like i want to feel the same way helping out lance juniors is just one way and gives back a k. twenty seven as he was loving the dubs in the n.h.l. has his own sharing team canada which helps kids with cardiac problems around the world heart trouble is something alex is just too familiar with as he spends two years in treatment himself from the age of eight there's

a lot more about things you could do in russia just doubled your chardy that are help the kids help the little sick kids through out to be active to to believe in self and trying to you know fall tired and not afraid to meet the friends are a lot of activities so be just because you think if you're sick in bed they cannot bring a thing but you have to make them believe it or you will find you can get all you can do anything you want whatever you want. is there in that list athletes at thirty eight the thought of brits i ring has never crossed his mind my mind is still in the game in my mind still i have a drive for this game i enjoyed it that are kind of gone for the ring i really enjoy a good deal with a locker on the way in the gym on the ice and i like all the kids to have and fun which is important. you don't have doubted about the result really dressed up in gaudy russian ice hockey has gradually increased the quality of the recent years and the return of seasoned veterans from the n.h.l.

has added to the popularity of the kontinental hockey league and their off the ice activities don't hurt either rim on calls for it or it's the most go region. and finally music entertainment plenty of skating on the chance to win sixty thousand euros things could hardly get better of a summer winter sports top names as they hit the peak singles in a survey the bi annual giant slalom sprint exhibitionists with the likes of olympic gold medalist absolutely the spindle and voted to go on the fast course twenty can best the start of a day full participants were nominated after each round american ted ligety was among the last men standing and he delivered an absolute haul break into local favorite job i also think italian finish just chill hundredths of a second behind legacy watching the two thousand and six olympic champion to finish the prize the defending champion from two thousand and nine french was sickly and who shot this. and that's all the sports news by phone.

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